News & Fun in Michigan
Water is essential for all forms of life, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface in oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers. It plays a crucial role in ecosystems, weather patterns, and the global climate. Water is vital for agriculture, industry, and daily human needs like drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
Freshwater, although a small fraction of the Earth’s total water, supports human and terrestrial life. Access to clean water is a global priority, as pollution and scarcity threaten communities worldwide. Beyond its practical uses, water also inspires recreation, from swimming to boating, and holds cultural and spiritual significance in many societies.
The Great Lakes basin experiences above-average warmth, contributing to forecasted water level drops across most lakes as the region enters its seasonal decline. Above-Average Temperatures and Precipitation Forecast The Great Lakes basin has experienced temperatures up to 10°F above seasonal averages, …
Michigan is allocating over $1 billion in low-interest loans for 72 essential water infrastructure projects to enhance water quality and public health. With demand significantly surpassing available funds, this initiative aims to address urgent maintenance needs and systemic issues within communities facing aging systems. Long-term planning and additional investments are crucial for sustainable improvements.
An Idaho radio station cites the political power of the western states as a potential lever to pump Great Lakes water to drought-stricken west.
Is it possible that the entire Great Lakes Region could become an oasis for a water-starved America.
This article discusses some potential reasons for high water costs for businesses in Michigan. It identifies leaky water appliances, inefficient appliances, and broken water softeners as possible culprits for driving up water bills. The article provides practical tips for businesses to identify and fix leaks in various water appliances, such as toilets, faucets, showerheads, and outdoor irrigation systems. It also recommends using energy-efficient and environmentally friendly water appliances with the Energy Star and WaterSense labels to lower utility costs and conserve water resources. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of checking the performance of water softeners to avoid wasting water and driving up water rates. Finally, it suggests seeking help from professional plumbers to inspect and fix faulty water appliances if businesses cannot address the issues on their own.
After the Flint water crisis, the question is posed on all major cities. In Michigan, the main question is: Can You Drink Tap Water In Detroit?
By the mid-1980s, evidence emerged that showed multiple chemical components present in the water supply at Camp LeJeune. By this point, the contaminated water supply had been used and consumed by over a million people.
In May of 1887, the Caro community voted on its first public water system. It would be built by a private company and be called the Caro Water Works.
The creation of the Caro Water Works Co. sought to solve problems of a small growing city in rural Michigan in the late 1800s.
The Washington Post published an article this week that signaled an ominous warning. “Earth’s lakes are warming at a feverish pace, with the Great Lakes leading the way” It’s looking more and more like the Great Lakes water temps are experiencing …
